Anyone still breast-feeding?

So...who's still bfing? Kate still nurses 3 or 4x a day. Part of why I still nurse her is I feel she doesn't drink enough from her sippy cup. Partly I think it's because I'm pretty sure she's my last baby and I'm just not ready to sever this part of our relationship yet. I'll probably start weening her at two though if she doesn't start weening on her own.

So...who's still bfing? Kate still nurses 3 or 4x a day. Part of why I still nurse her is I feel she doesn't drink enough from her sippy cup. Partly I think it's because I'm pretty sure she's my last baby and I'm just not ready to sever this part of our relationship yet. I'll probably start weening her at two though if she doesn't start weening on her own.

We are. She just went from 3x a day to 2. We dropped the first morning feeding. I would like to wean in the next couple of months as I'd like my normal hormone levels back. My first weaned himself at 16 months. This one is going strong at 18, and "asks" for it several more times a day than she gets.

We are. She just went from 3x a day to 2. We dropped the first morning feeding. I would like to wean in the next couple of months as I'd like my normal hormone levels back. My first weaned himself at 16 months. This one is going strong at 18, and "asks" for it several more times a day than she gets.

We are too:) well too be honest my son is ready to wean off. He only has 1small feed in the morninig when I bring into my bed :) he feed for couple of mins then just wants to climb all over the place., I think my 20mins we will rap up. It's been great though. :)

We are too:) well too be honest my son is ready to wean off. He only has 1small feed in the morninig when I bring into my bed :) he feed for couple of mins then just wants to climb all over the place., I think my 20mins we will rap up. It's been great though. :)

I really wanted to quit nursing at 1. That did not happen. My husband keeps giving me a hard time about still breast feeding but he still asks for it about 4 times a day and once at night. Now I'm shooting for 2. We will see what happens...it makes me feel better to know that I'm not the only one still nursing my child.

I really wanted to quit nursing at 1. That did not happen. My husband keeps giving me a hard time about still breast feeding but he still asks for it about 4 times a day and once at night. Now I'm shooting for 2. We will see what happens...it makes me feel better to know that I'm not the only one still nursing my child.

I am, in the morning and at night and sometimes before dinner. My DS just had his 18M checkup today and his pediatrician said he needs to stop! She said he's too old and he's not getting anything from it anyway. I said well, I definitely have milk for him and the American Pediatric Assoc (I think that's it) recommends BFing until 2 years of age. She said oh no, that's just a guideline and it's really should be stopped after 12 months of age, there's no nutritional benefit whatsoever. I've been trying to wean but my DS is a booby monster! I told her that we have a destination wedding and will be leaving him for a week and I've been trying to wean him and he screams and screams and cries and cries. She said he will have to cry it out. Now let me tell you, I'm flabbergasted! Not only are we against CIO but we also wanted our son to wean but gently. Her suggestion is that I put cabbage leaves on my boobs and shut the door and let him cry. We co-sleep- when i told her that she looked at me like I was abusing him! Oh, and what's with having to draw blood in a lab??? She said they need to check for lead and anemia. I said well a finger prick should be sufficient and she said no blood work....really? I'm dreading taking my son to a lab to have blood drawn. She's given me the paperwork since he was 12M and I have refused to, she said I have to comply it's the law (we live in NJ). When I told my husband this, his first reaction was that we should change pediatricians. What do you think???

I am, in the morning and at night and sometimes before dinner. My DS just had his 18M checkup today and his pediatrician said he needs to stop! She said he's too old and he's not getting anything from it anyway. I said well, I definitely have milk for him and the American Pediatric Assoc (I think that's it) recommends BFing until 2 years of age. She said oh no, that's just a guideline and it's really should be stopped after 12 months of age, there's no nutritional benefit whatsoever. I've been trying to wean but my DS is a booby monster! I told her that we have a destination wedding and will be leaving him for a week and I've been trying to wean him and he screams and screams and cries and cries. She said he will have to cry it out. Now let me tell you, I'm flabbergasted! Not only are we against CIO but we also wanted our son to wean but gently. Her suggestion is that I put cabbage leaves on my boobs and shut the door and let him cry. We co-sleep- when i told her that she looked at me like I was abusing him! Oh, and what's with having to draw blood in a lab??? She said they need to check for lead and anemia. I said well a finger prick should be sufficient and she said no blood work....really? I'm dreading taking my son to a lab to have blood drawn. She's given me the paperwork since he was 12M and I have refused to, she said I have to comply it's the law (we live in NJ). When I told my husband this, his first reaction was that we should change pediatricians. What do you think???

I would change doctors, she sounds awful!! That being said, I just took O to get blood taken today, testing for muscular dystrophy, and it was pretty horrible. If your doctor has a truly valid reason for blood being drawn, I say yes, but to check for iron levels? Gimme a break.
OP- I am still BF 3x day, morning, after nap and before bed. He calls them "titties" because he doesn't say the b in boobies. I think it's hilarious. I do it because he is still pretty tiny, so any calories he gets are good ones IMO; we both love "our" time and I always knew I'd try until he was 2.

I would change doctors, she sounds awful!! That being said, I just took O to get blood taken today, testing for muscular dystrophy, and it was pretty horrible. If your doctor has a truly valid reason for blood being drawn, I say yes, but to check for iron levels? Gimme a break.
OP- I am still BF 3x day, morning, after nap and before bed. He calls them "titties" because he doesn't say the b in boobies. I think it's hilarious. I do it because he is still pretty tiny, so any calories he gets are good ones IMO; we both love "our" time and I always knew I'd try until he was 2.

Your pediatrician sounds horrible, no offense. I would definitely change. There is nothing wrong with nursing past the age of 1. Your breast milk doesn't change it still has the best nutrients possible in it. If it were me I would switch pediatricians, find someone you are comfortable with who supports the decisions you as a parent make. As for the blood test I wouldn't get it done unless absolutely necessary-it is no fun for anyone. Good luck!

Your pediatrician sounds horrible, no offense. I would definitely change. There is nothing wrong with nursing past the age of 1. Your breast milk doesn't change it still has the best nutrients possible in it. If it were me I would switch pediatricians, find someone you are comfortable with who supports the decisions you as a parent make. As for the blood test I wouldn't get it done unless absolutely necessary-it is no fun for anyone. Good luck!

I think your pediatrician sounds VERY backwards! Doesn't she realize that the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding until 2? Studies have shown that the milk changes to meet nutritional demands as the child ages. Of course, we also have to make sure our babies are getting their calcium and vitamin D but that can come in many forms besides cow milk. I would not stay with that pediatrician but that's just me. My pediatrician always seems surprised that I'm still nursing...which annoys me...but she's never said anything contrary so I just ignore the "oh, wow" comments.

I think your pediatrician sounds VERY backwards! Doesn't she realize that the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding until 2? Studies have shown that the milk changes to meet nutritional demands as the child ages. Of course, we also have to make sure our babies are getting their calcium and vitamin D but that can come in many forms besides cow milk. I would not stay with that pediatrician but that's just me. My pediatrician always seems surprised that I'm still nursing...which annoys me...but she's never said anything contrary so I just ignore the "oh, wow" comments.

I agree with your dh!! I would not go back if my ped told me that, I have always read that bfing benefits your baby for as long as you CHOOSE to do it. That said I am still bfing my 18 month old 4 plus times a day with no signs of stopping anytime in the near future.

I agree with your dh!! I would not go back if my ped told me that, I have always read that bfing benefits your baby for as long as you CHOOSE to do it. That said I am still bfing my 18 month old 4 plus times a day with no signs of stopping anytime in the near future.

Long time lurker. First time poster on this board. I still nurse my 19 month old and desperately wish to wean him as I'm now pregnant and due in February. How I wish I could count on one hand the number of times he nurses a day. It's really no different than when he was an infant. Any suggestions would be great.And to the poster with the insensitive Dr., I'd be looking for a new pediatrician ASAP.

Long time lurker. First time poster on this board. I still nurse my 19 month old and desperately wish to wean him as I'm now pregnant and due in February. How I wish I could count on one hand the number of times he nurses a day. It's really no different than when he was an infant. Any suggestions would be great.And to the poster with the insensitive Dr., I'd be looking for a new pediatrician ASAP.

We are in NJ too and went to Quest at 12months for bloodwork. I was horrified as well, but it was seriously no big deal. It was over before it began:-) they were also AWESOME with him! Which surprised me since those LAB places are usually cruddy sucksville. I am not a doctor so I tend to listen to the trained professional who has the license on the wall lol. But as far as BFing goes, mine weaned himself at 10 months... If yours isn't ready you shouldn't make him CIO in my opinion... That just sounds cruel. They all wean eventually! Just my opinion.., and what do I know? Ya know? Good luck!

We are in NJ too and went to Quest at 12months for bloodwork. I was horrified as well, but it was seriously no big deal. It was over before it began:-) they were also AWESOME with him! Which surprised me since those LAB places are usually cruddy sucksville. I am not a doctor so I tend to listen to the trained professional who has the license on the wall lol. But as far as BFing goes, mine weaned himself at 10 months... If yours isn't ready you shouldn't make him CIO in my opinion... That just sounds cruel. They all wean eventually! Just my opinion.., and what do I know? Ya know? Good luck!

I think lead testing is mandatory for all children regardless of the age of the home. I know if one's home is built prior to 1978 lead paint may exist however our home was built in 2002. We haven't done the testing yet which also will include milk and egg allergy sensitivity testing. I didn't eat egg or drink milk up until a month ago and my son just started eating scrambled eggs and he now has horrible horrible eczema (sp) on his face, belly/chest and upper thighs. I'm using California Baby lotion but it isn't helping, I'm going to purchase Vanicream today and start cutting out egg and milk again and restricting what he eats at day care. His face is getting scabby :( I am still on the fence about the blood work and I honestly think we will skip it. We have requested several times to do a finger prick test instead. As far as a new ped, we have decided not to see that ped any longer and will see another that's in the group and we will be discussing the last visit and how upset we are. We want them to understand our point of view and how they came across, we think it's detrimental to other breast feeding families and that was poor advisement from a professional.

I think lead testing is mandatory for all children regardless of the age of the home. I know if one's home is built prior to 1978 lead paint may exist however our home was built in 2002. We haven't done the testing yet which also will include milk and egg allergy sensitivity testing. I didn't eat egg or drink milk up until a month ago and my son just started eating scrambled eggs and he now has horrible horrible eczema (sp) on his face, belly/chest and upper thighs. I'm using California Baby lotion but it isn't helping, I'm going to purchase Vanicream today and start cutting out egg and milk again and restricting what he eats at day care. His face is getting scabby :( I am still on the fence about the blood work and I honestly think we will skip it. We have requested several times to do a finger prick test instead. As far as a new ped, we have decided not to see that ped any longer and will see another that's in the group and we will be discussing the last visit and how upset we are. We want them to understand our point of view and how they came across, we think it's detrimental to other breast feeding families and that was poor advisement from a professional.

My son had horrible eczema too!! The allergy report just came back: egg allergy. We haven't donee as yet - we live in jersey too (south jersey). My pediatrician mentioned it and then never mentioned it again. So I let it go. Our house was built in 1973 though so we should have it done.

My son had horrible eczema too!! The allergy report just came back: egg allergy. We haven't donee as yet - we live in jersey too (south jersey). My pediatrician mentioned it and then never mentioned it again. So I let it go. Our house was built in 1973 though so we should have it done.

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